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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Capnography is the earliest indicator of airway or respiratory compromise and will show an abnormally high or low PETCO2 well before pulse oximetry detects a falling oxyhemoglobin saturation.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

My father began his final transition on June 30. After his home health aides gave him a bed bath, he settled comfortably into his pillows on his hospital bed. He thanked the aides, shared that he felt like a shiny new penny and closed his eyes to sleep. I could tell, though, that he wasn’t napping but instead was dying. During his final days, I stayed with him in his independent living apartment with help and support from my sister, brother, niece and the facility’s home health aides.

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Liver Cancer Awareness

AT Home Care & Hospice

Liver Cancer Awareness Liver cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Early detection can be challenging because symptoms frequently do not present until the cancer is in the later stages. Adding to the early detection challenge is the lack of standardized screenings for average-risk individuals. Therefore, when symptoms The post Liver Cancer Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Liver Cancer Awareness

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Liver Cancer Awareness Liver cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Early detection can be challenging because symptoms frequently do not present until the cancer is in the later stages. Adding to the early detection challenge is the lack of standardized screenings for average-risk individuals. Therefore, when symptoms The post Liver Cancer Awareness appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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We Honor Veterans | Dr. James Hopkins

Hospice Promise

We are proud to help heroes like Dr. James Hopkins, who served our country in World War II as an Ensign on an LCS in the South Pacific. Following his service, he dedicated his life to becoming a doctor. He established a thoracic surgery practice in Phoenix, touching countless lives with his skill and compassion. It was our turn to serve him and his family as he navigated through his end-of-life journey.

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Evaluating the multi-faceted use of infant simulation dolls

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Dr Lisa Whiting Dr Julia Petty Sheila Roberts Prof. Brian Littlechild Dr Karen Mills Suzannah Goodchild Daniella Penny Our work started just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; in 2019, we had received NHS England funding, via a local Clinical Commissioning Group, to assess the usage of infant simulation dolls with expectant parents. However, our original research plans (like so many others across the country) needed to be re-thought.